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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.24, 983.06 and 244.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.24, 983.06 and 244.43 is: 366.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.24 : 983.06 = 244.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.24/983.06 = 244.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.24x = 983.06 × 244.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.24x = 240,289.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,289.36/655.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.72

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